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McHenry County Board passes resolution opposing Illinois’ ‘assault weapons’ and high-capacity magazine ban

The McHenry County Board voted to oppose Illinois’ law that bans “assault weapons” and high-capacity magazines during a meeting earlier this week where dozens of residents spoke out. The board voted 11-6 in favor of the resolution opposing the Protect Illinois Communities Act, also known as House Bill 5471, during the Tuesday evening meeting. The […]

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McHenry County Board votes to oppose the SAFE-T Act, which eliminates cash bail in Illinois

The McHenry County Board on Tuesday voted to oppose the SAFE-T Act, which eliminates cash bail, and also voted to oppose a proposed bill that would decriminalize drug possession in Illinois. The board voted on a resolution that opposes the Illinois Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, also known as the SAFE-T Act, in favor […]

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State of emergency declared for McHenry County due to coronavirus

McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has declared a state of emergency on Wednesday for McHenry County in response to the county’s first case of coronavirus. The declaration activates the emergency operations plans of the McHenry County Department of Health and the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency, and requests state and federal funding and resources […]

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Police investigating sexual misconduct allegations against McHenry County Board chairman Jack Franks

State police executed a search warrant this week at Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s Capitol offices as part of their investigation into sexual misconduct and other allegations against former state rep. and McHenry County Board chairman Jack Franks. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that a search warrant was obtained as “probable cause exists for the crimes […]